2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 877 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Marauder | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |